Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is seeking staff for Cooper Crossing, a transitional group residence for high-risk youth aged 5-16. The role involves supervising and organizing recreational activities, engaging youth based on their behavioral intervention plans, and maintaining a safe environment.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting. Flexible scheduling for weekdays, weekends, and on-call shifts is required. Join YCS in its mission to support at-risk children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field, preferably in Psychology.
• High school diploma with 3+ years of experience working with youth.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and socialization activities.
• Lead staff through structured routines with collaboration.
• Engage with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Behavioral intervention techniques

Leadership in group settings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Public Health

Job description

Cooper Crossing is a transitional group residence homes for high-risk boys and girls ages 5 -16.

We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
• Play an active role in leading the milieu staff through youth’s structured routine while collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber
• Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans
• Maintain a clean, safe environment
• Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred. Preference to those interested in enrolling in an MSW program, to achieve growth within the agency.

High school diploma requires 3 years or more experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call Shift

Coopers Crossing is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer